Start learning Chinese cooking with this collection of simple recipes. Each is quick and easy to prepare and requires only a few accessible ingredients.
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Pin ItChinese cuisine can sometimes seem intimidating with its adventurous flavors and unique ingredients, but don’t let that deter you! This collection of recipes are perfect for beginners ready to dive into Chinese cooking.
Each recipe is quick and easy to prepare, requiring only a few accessible components. No advanced culinary skills or hard-to-find ingredients are needed.
Simplicity does not compromise the authenticity, flavor, or classic nature of these dishes. You are sure to impress anyone you cook for with these recipes. Scroll down to explore them all and let me know in the comment section which ones you plan to cook next.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
💬 “So, so, so good! This is my new go-to recipe!! It instantly transported me back to my time in Asia 🥰”
Smashed Cucumber Salad (拍黄瓜)
Tomato Egg Stir-Fry
💬 “The recipe and the tips were great and the end result took me right back to Shanghai in my memories.”
Tomato Egg Stir-Fry (番茄炒蛋)
Chili Oil
💬 “It is soooo delicious! So many layers of different flavours all coming together beautifully.”
Homemade chili oil (油泼辣子)
Scallion Oil Noodles
💬 “Oh so delicious and incredibly simple to make. So, so satisfying.”
Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)
Steamed Eggs
💬 “This is now my favorite way to have eggs for breakfast.”
Chinese steamed eggs (蒸蛋羹)
Oyster Sauce Chicken
💬 “Tried this today and may have been most delicious chicken dish I’ve ever made. So flavorful and rich tasting with the perfect amount of heat.”
Oyster Sauce Chicken (蚝油焖鸡)
Scallion Ginger Salmon
💬 “This is truly the best way to do fish. I love it. Thank you for your recipe. It is awesome.”
Scallion Ginger Salmon with Soy Dressing
Silken Tofu with Soy Dressing
💬 “This was a very easy to make, delicious, light and refreshing recipe.”
Silken Tofu with Scallions and Soy Dressing
Ginger Chicken
💬 “I’ve just made this dish and I cannot stress enough how tasty it is. My family just tried it and ask tomorrow to make the same❤️”
Ginger Chicken (老姜鸡)
Chow Mein
💬 “Super easy, fast and delicious.”
Chicken Chow Mein (鸡肉炒面)
Bok Choy Stir-Fry
💬 “I love your simple recipe of bok choy.😍”
Bok Choy Stir-fry (蒜蓉小白菜)
Egg Drop Soup
💬 “This is the best egg drop soup recipe. It’s even better than our local restaurants. My family just RAVED about it, so had to make an extra pot!”
Egg Drop Soup, The Classic Version (蛋花汤)
Yang Chun Mian
💬 “Awesome, and yes! Simple to make.”
Yang Chun Mian (Warm Spring Noodle Soup, 阳春面)
Soy Sauce Fried Rice
💬 “Very easy to make and so good. My family loved it.”
Soy Sauce Fried Rice (酱油炒饭)
Chili Cumin Chicken Thighs
💬 “I found this recipe a few years ago, and my family and I have been enjoying it regularly ever since. SO GOOD!”
Chili Cumin Chicken Thighs
Zucchini Pancakes
💬 “Very tasty easy recipe, light and perfect for a breakfast or a snack. Directions perfect and gave an excellent result. I will be making this many many times.”
Zucchini Pancakes (糊塌子)
Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry
💬 “Made this tonight! It was so good! The shrimp was so yummy and the egg was so smooth and soft! Will definitely make it again!”
Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry (滑蛋虾仁)
Chicken Noodle Soup
💬 “Wow, absolutely amazing!! It’s now our favourite comfort / restorative broth ! Thank you!!”
Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup (鸡汤面)
Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry
💬 “A keeper recipe. Easy and as delicious as in restaurants!”
Black pepper beef stir-fry (黑椒牛柳)
Lettuce with Oyster Sauce
💬 “I shall never see Lettuce the same again. What a delightfully simple way to brighten up what can be a very dull vegetable.”
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